Lightning recall Artyukhin and Tarnasky
October 26, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, MA - The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today that forwards Evgeny Artyukhin (yehv-GEH-nee, ahr-TUH-khin) and Nick Tarnasky (tahr-NAS-kee) have been recalled by their National Hockey League affiliate, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Both players will join the Lightning in New Jersey as Tampa Bay prepares to take on the Devils on Wednesday night.
Artyukhin has recorded 2-1-3 totals in four games with the Falcons this season and has also appeared in two games with the Lightning not collecting a point. The 6-foot-4, 254-pound native of Moscow, Russia was named the game's second star on October 8 against Portland and the game's third star on October 15 at Manchester.
Tarnasky has also played in four games with Springfield and two games with Tampa Bay this season not collecting a point. The 6-foot-2, 233-pound native of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta played in 80 games for the Falcons last year collecting 7-10-17 totals with 176 PIM.
The Falcons will return home this weekend for a pair of home games in second place in the Atlantic Division. Springfield hosts the Lowell Lock Monsters on Friday, October 28 starting at 7:35 PM, followed by the Philadelphia Phantoms at the MassMutual Center on Sunday, October 30 starting time at 4:05 PM. Both games can be heard live on the Falcons Hockey Network, WMAS AM 1450, as "The Voice" of the Falcons John Michael handles the play-by-play duties. Both games can also be seen live through the B-2 Network for only $6.00. Season and group packages are now available, including Flex Packs and our new exclusive Club Seats. For more information, please contact the Falcons team office at (413) 739-3344.
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